THE GOLDSMITHS’ CRAFT & DESIGN COUNCIL 2016 THE GOLDSMITHS’ CRAFT & DESIGN COUNCIL AWARDS 2016 THE GOLDSMITHS’ CHAIRMAN’S CRAFT & DESIGN WELCOME COUNCIL COMPETITION

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council was founded in The Council promotes and encourages participation in the Welcome to the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards The Council consists of members who are highly skilled in their 1908. Today it still carries forward its original remit to encourage, competition by means of exhibitions at Goldsmiths’ Hall ,The 2016 and I am delighted to be the Chairman of this incredible own fields, whether in education, design or craftsmanship. They stimulate and promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship Goldsmiths’ Centre and other trade events such as International competition and organisation. freely give their time, experience, support and enthusiasm to and design amongst all those in the United Kingdom engaged Jewellery London (IJL) at Olympia, London. The Council’s remit make the competition a success year after year. This is also true in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery and the Allied Crafts. and challenge for the future is to continue to encourage and Despite the ever-changing landscape of our industry over the of our pool of judges who bring their knowledge and expertise promote the superb levels of skill and diversity that constitute last few years, the competition goes from strength to strength. to the many different categories that represent the awards. With The primary aim of the Council is to organise and conduct its a world-class industry in the UK. their insight and guidance we are able to recognise work that is prestigious annual event, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards. Although the awards evening lasts but a few hours, the rest of worthy of Council and Patron Awards or if deemed at the absolute All submissions entered into the competition are judged by the year is busily taken up with planning, promoting and organising pinnacle in their specialist craft, the prestigious ‘Jacques Cartier By addressing the current and future craftsmanship needs of skilled and experienced practitioners drawn from their specialist this important industry focused event. As well as continued Memorial ’. the profession, the competition has become diverse and wide- fields of expertise within the profession. Through this process conversations with our supporters and entrants, we have also ranging, embracing every aspect of craft and design activity of peer inspection and interrogation, work is endorsed by participated in Assay Office Open Days, held another VIP event We are also ever grateful to our founding and leading Patron, currently being practised in the industry. professionals to the highest standards and objectives set by at The Goldsmiths’ Centre, updated our entrant online application the Goldsmiths Company and all our Patrons, Sponsors and the Council, thus validating the status and quality of these awards. system and launched the 2016 competition at International Contributors, who make this amazing competition possible. And Known affectionately as the ‘Oscars of the Industry’, the Jewellery London, Olympia. I am pleased to say once again finally, our Consultant Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Goldsmiths’ Crafts & Design Awards are the only peer These awards have launched many careers within the profession we have been provided with an impressive array of work from whose hard work and enthusiasm go far beyond their remits, with reviewed technical and creative awards in the United Kingdom. and the event continues to be the backbone of the industry’s exceptional designers and makers, showcasing some fantastic their continued support the Awards thrive. The awards are strongly supported by the industry and HRH calendar of events. Phase one of the competition is staged skills and disciplines that represent our industry. Princess Michael of Kent as Royal Patron. at The Goldsmiths’ Centre, with the awards ceremony and public exhibition being held in the prestigious surroundings So what is it really all about and why do we do it? In its simplest of Goldsmiths’ Hall and attended by many eminent craftsmen form it is an important annual event for UK based designers and and women, making it one of the most significant and exciting makers to compete with each other, showcase their considerable industry events. skills and share good practice. The competition was founded on Jos Skeates sound principles; to encourage, stimulate and promote excellence Chairman, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council in craftsmanship and design. With so many changes and advances to our industry i.e. technology and training, these core objectives continue to be as important and relevant today as when the competition first started. ROYAL PATRON PATRONS HRH PRINCESS & SPONSORS MICHAEL OF KENT

Since time immemorial, women – and often men – have liked Today it is mainly women who wear jewellery, especially set in Royal Patron Patrons to adorn themselves with jewellery. In ancient times jewellery gold, but men know what pleasure it gives their ladies, even if HRH Princess Michael of Kent Boodles, Elizabeth Gage Limited, GIA, was made from dried stones of fruit and vegetables, stones they do not wear much themselves. Happily, the beauty of gold Marcia Lanyon Ltd T. H. March & Co found in river beds or seams of semi-precious material dug out and silver continues to entrance and the creative mind of jewellers Founding Patron Limited, George Pragnell Ltd Karin Paynter of their mother stone. Gold was also found in river beds and in continues to produce glorious pieces for the pleasure of many. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ & Stephen Webster Ltd some early societies, it was in plentiful supply. In Egypt there was so much gold that people preferred silver and medieval merchants The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council has, for over 100 years, Leading Patron Sponsors made huge profits exchanging silver for gold pound for pound. supported the craft of the jewellers and goldsmiths responsible The Goldsmiths’ Company A. B. T. Design (Casting) Ltd, Argex Ltd When gold was first found, early civilisations quickly realised its for producing these works of art. Its remit, ‘to encourage, stimulate Atelier Gilmar, Berganza Ltd, Brinks Global qualities – it was soft and malleable; it did not tarnish; it could and promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and Principal Patron Services, Hester Clarke Fine Jewellers, be used in medicines. Gold and silver could be used not only design among all those in the United Kingdom who work within Cartier Ltd DE VROOMEN, Domino, Fred Rich Enamel for making jewellery but also vessels for drinking and plates for silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts’, is as Design, Hamilton & Inches, Institute of eating or display. The worth of gold and silver was established relevant today as it ever has been. Special Patrons Professional Goldsmiths (IPG), Grant early and throughout history, gold has been desired, given, stolen The Goldsmiths’ Centre, International Macdonald Silversmiths, David McCarty and fought over. Jewellery London (IJL), The Gemmological Ltd, Ottewill Silversmiths & Jewellers Ltd, Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Brett Payne, Radiant Diamond Consulting, Since early Christian times in Europe, and much earlier in the Brown & Newirth and Primassure Ltd H. S. Walsh & Sons Ltd, Weston Beamor East, pharaohs, rulers, magnates, khans and chieftains who did and West 1 Castings not find sufficient gold in their lands would encourage alchemists Royal Patron Lifetime Achievement Award to turn base metal into gold. Of course, none succeeded. But HRH Princess Michael of Kent Sponsored by Thomas R. B. Fattorini Contributors those communities that had a source soon began to be creative Association for Contemporary Jewellery, with gold and silver to adorn themselves. One only has to look Patrons – Special Awards Assay Office Birmingham, T. M. J. in museums for Inca gold work, or the jewellery of the ancient Catherine Best Ltd, Cleave & Company Davidson, Festival of Silver, Fordhay Office Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans. The work produced Limited, Cooksongold, The Goldsmiths’ Interiors Ltd, Hector Miller & Frances during Medieval times, the Renaissance, the glorious jewellery Company Assay Office, Worshipful Loyen, David Valle of Gala Creations Ltd, of the Ottoman courts, the Persians – the list is endless and Company of Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers, Sam James Ltd, Jewel Mechanic Ltd, Fei continues into modern times when the ingenuity of artists is Hean Studio Ltd, National Association of Liu Fine Jewellery, Sheila Fleet, Shaun as alive and innovative as ever. Jewellers (NAJ), Gil Packard Bursary, Paul Leane Ltd, Padgham & Putland Ltd, Justin Podolsky, Raw Pearls Ltd, Theo Fennell Ltd, Richardson, Saunders & Shepherd & Co Vipa Designs Ltd, QVC UK. ShangrilaGems Ltd, D. A. Soley Ltd, R. H. Wilkins Engravers and A. E. Ward & Sons Ltd Ltd, Ray Walton, E. Wolfe & Co, Simon Wright – Jeweller, U. J. T. Ltd, Latham & Neve and Tom Rucker PREMIER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: AWARD 2016

Supported by The Lifetime Achievement Award

The Cartier Award

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council gives the Lifetime David and Peter pushed the boundaries of goldsmithing and The Goldsmiths’ Achievement Award (LAA) in recognition of a recipient’s were constantly innovative. Before the era of computers and outstanding contribution and commitment to the craft and mobile phones they were a cutting edge company introducing Company Award industry of Silversmithing, Jewellery and the Allied Crafts. the latest technology to objet d’art making. McCabe McCarty’s This year the Council’s LAA goes to: extensive portfolio included; 18ct gold spy sets; a model of a Chinook helicopter, operated by remote control with sound David McCarty effects; a revolving stage set with flashing-lights, music and David McCarty began his indentured apprenticeship at highly-crafted instruments. Wright & Davies in 1959; Cartier’s goldsmithing workshop where his father worked. Taught by Arthur Withers, the In 1980 David won the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award for his company was a specialist smallworker’s atelier using thin Serpent Clock. This took 2,200 hours to make, incorporated 600 gauges of gold and platinum to create objet d’art, large diamonds, coloured golds and enamel. McCabe McCarty went jewellery, items with articulating and moving parts with hidden on to win four further Cartier Awards. features and elaborate components. The legendary Jacques Cartier made regular visits to the workshop where David learned David and Peter exhibited for many years at the world’s leading to manufacture mechanisms including hinges, snaps and secret jewellery and objet d’art Basel Show in Switzerland where their panels where joints were made to be especially hard to spot; designs were purchased by top dealers for world leaders and these being the skills which took many years to master. the Heads of State. David became a very fine craftsman and won many top David suffered a big blow in 1991 with the sudden death of his in the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Competition during his business partner. Peter was his best friend and confidante; he is apprenticeship and beyond. Starting in 1971 he won three greatly missed. David carried on McCabe McCarty taking it from consecutive first prizes, along with the George Matthey strength to strength and in 1994 he became a Liveryman of the Memorial Award and a second . Goldsmiths’ Company and also that year David’s daughter and son, Clare and Paul, joined the business. At Wright & Davies David met Peter McCabe, an engraver who ran the enamelling company Kempson & Mauger. In 1973 they In 2004 they set up David McCarty Ltd, where some of his original went into partnership and started what was to become the apprentices still work for him. The company to this day is successful legendary goldsmithing company of McCabe McCarty. In their and much in demand for unique objet d’art. first workshop in 1973 they started by making a gold egg which won first prize in the Goldsmiths’ Competition. This caught the Throughout David’s career, skills and excellent craftsmanship eye of the great retailer, John Asprey, who started commissioning have been the bedrock of everything he has produced. Everything work, which increased substantially over the subsequent years. undergoes his close scrutiny and strict judgement. For David being a goldsmith is not just a job, it is a lifelong passion and McCabe McCarty grew from one employee in 1973 to around hobby. A total craftsman, successful businessman, teacher and thirty people in ten years, including many apprentices and with mentor; a cocktail of wonderful qualities for the 2016 Lifetime a new larger premises also many outworkers were employed. Achievement Award.

PREMIER Opposite: The Jacques Cartier AWARDS Memorial Award Gold Book

THE JACQUES CARTIER MEMORIAL AWARD

The Premier Craft Award This is given at the discretion of the Council for exceptional and outstanding craftsmanship. It is only awarded when, in the Council’s judgement, an entry achieves a standard to justify the honour. The winner of the award has their name inscribed in the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award Gold Book and also receives a valuable gold replica of the book and a cash prize. PREMIER AWARDS

THE GOLDSMITHS’ COMPANY AWARD

This is awarded at the discretion of the Council for exceptional and outstanding design in 2D and 3D entries. This award is only given when, in the Council’s judgement, an entry achieves the highest standard of creative design and originality.

This year the Award goes to: John Moore Silver & Diamond Necklace MAJOR MAJOR AWARDS: AWARDS

The College Award The Junior Award THE COLLEGE TROPHY AWARD This annual award is given to the college or university that has achieved the highest The Senior total of points accumulated from any gold, silver and bronze prizes in the competition. Award This year the Award goes to: The Goldsmiths’ Centre

MAJOR AWARDS

JUNIOR AWARD SENIOR AWARD This award is given at the discretion of the This award is given at the discretion of the Council for a piece or range of work by a Council for a piece or range of work by a Junior that is judged to have achieved the Senior that is judged to have achieved the highest standard of craftsmanship and/or highest standards of craftsmanship and/or design. This is applicable to any of the craft design. This is applicable to any of the craft and design sections that has been given and design sections that has been given a a top award in the competition as a junior top award in the competition as a senior and the criteria is different to that of the and the criteria is different to that of the Cartier and Goldsmiths’ Company Awards. Cartier and Goldsmiths’ Company Awards.

This year the Award goes to: This year the Award goes to: Chloe Lightfoot Brian Williamson Platinum Rose Brooch Teapot & Defuser E. Wolfe & Company SPECIAL SPECIAL AWARDS: AWARDS

The Primassure Ltd 2D Designer Award The Gemmological Association of Great THE PRIMASSURE LTD THE GEMMOLOGICAL Britain (Gem-A) 2D DESIGNER AWARD ASSOCIATION OF GREAT Entrants are encouraged to submit creative BRITAIN (GEM-A) and innovative design ideas into the 2D The Gemmological Association of Great design sections of the competition. Britain (Gem-A) awards two scholarships The Podolsky Award This new award has been created to on their Diamond and Gemmology identify, highlight and celebrate the role, Diploma courses held at Gem-A in importance and value that designers make Ely Place, London. 1 within the precious metalworking industry. The Theo Fennell Award A dedicated judging panel will judge Winners the best design entry and/or overall Paula Sloan performance within the 2D design sections Gold Necklet with Tourmaline of the competition. (Image 2) The Gold and Silver Wyre Glasgow School of Art Winner Drawers Award Sian Evans Victoria Chen Woven Silver Tracechain & Pearl Necklace Brooch (Image 3) (Image 1) Winner 1 Day Course The National Association Joseph Jackson Eternal Heart Pendant (Image 4) of Jewellers (NAJ) Joseph Jackson Jewellery

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THE PODOLSKY AWARD THE GOLD AND SILVER WYRE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1 This generous legacy to the craft and DRAWERS AWARDS OF JEWELLERS (NAJ) industry was established by the eminent These awards seek to encourage and CREATIVE JEWELLERY AWARD jeweller, Paul Poldolsky, in liaison with reward innovative design incorporating This award seeks to identify, reward and the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council. wire in all its forms across jewellery, promote creative and distinctive jewellery, This annual award supports outstanding smallwork and silversmithing. All which at the same time has the potential potential in silversmithing, jewellery or appropriate entries qualify from any to be commercially viable. All appropriate the allied trades and is given to a young section in the competition and are jewellery entries are considered and designer or craftsman in education or selected for consideration by judging recommended by judges from relevant the industry up to the age of 30. panels across the competition. A sections in the competition. A judging 2 dedicated judging panel of industry panel of industry experts make the final This year the Award goes to: experts make the final decision on decision on this award. James Kydd (Image 1) this award. Conventus Box & Integral Razors Winner Philip Kydd Ltd Joint Winners of The Gold and Silver Samantha Rose Wyre Drawers Award Interchangeable Jewellery Links Heather Woof (Image 4) Slinky Necklace (Image 2) September Rose Fine Art Jewellery 3 THE THEO FENNELL Heather Woof Jewellery APPRENTICE/MASTER AWARD This award is specifically designed to Laura Williams highlight, celebrate and record the Wire & Stone Set Stickle Rings importance and unique partnership between (Image 3) the quality craft skills of an apprentice and Laura Williams their master. As a new and exciting incentive this award aims to promote high quality apprentice work and equally recognise the significant contribution of their master. Therefore the award is looking to attract, identify and celebrate high standards of handcraft skills across any apprentice discipline from work submitted in the completion. This special award is for an apprentice and their master alike. 4

Winner James Kydd (Image 1) Conventus Box & Integral Razors Philip Kydd Ltd DESIGN SECTION DESIGN SECTION 2D: 2D In the 2D design section entries are submitted as flat artwork and models. Judges look for faithfulness to the brief in each section and entrants are required to demonstrate fitness for purpose and show awareness of the manufacturing constraints Silversmiths that would relate to the production of their design.

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Medals SILVERSMITHS SMALLWORKERS Judges were looking for creative and Entrants were asked to submit creative original design in response to this brief: ideas for a small, portable photograph Fashion Jewellery design a pair of contrasting Wine & Water frame to contain, protect and display Jugs using silver as the primary material. images of personal connection and affection for the business traveller Silver Award frequently away from home. Designers Jewellery Design Alex O’Connor were asked to use techniques such as Zawn Wine & Water Jugs (Image 1) engraving, chasing and enamelling to Truro College produce a decorative piece.

Pearl Jewellery Bronze Awards Silver Award Shannon O’Neill Owen Bather Contrasting Jugs for Wine & Water Lovers Eye Travel Frame (Image 2) William & Son 1 CAD Presentation Richard Gamester Splash of Wine Wine & Water Jugs Bronze Awards R:G Silversmith Rowena Hayter Gun Engraved Photoframe Edinburgh College of Art

Richard Gamester Business Card Holder & Frame R:G Silversmith

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MEDALS FASHION JEWELLERY JEWELLERY DESIGN Special Award sponsored by Special Award sponsored by QVC UK Special Award sponsored by Cleave & Company Limited This special award is given for exciting ShangrilaGems This new special award is given for and creative ideas and the winning entrant This new special award focuses on the exciting and creative ideas with a sound receives a cash prize. creative use of natural gemstones and understanding of form, definition and the winning entrant will receive a cash the manufacture of medals. The winning Entrants were asked to design design a prize. The design brief was: ‘Leading entrant receives a cash prize. The brief fashionable ‘locket’ to contain an image jewellers have produced ‘out of the box’ for this section was: design a medal to be of a loved one, a ‘token’ or an engraved signature designs that were considered presented to the winner of any garden message. maverick when launched, before being design competition. ‘You may keep this absorbed into our global jewellery design general or consider designing it specifically Silver Awards culture... now is your chance to follow in for a particular garden category such as a Joint QVC UK Award their footsteps. Design any item of fine woodland, flower or vegetable garden’. Elsa Tierney jewellery that is both eclectic and alluring, Geode Crystal Cave Locket (Image 3) yet practical and wearable. You need to Gold Award have a distinct identity and a clear 2 4 Special Council Award Shannon O´Neill understanding of how your design can be Gabriela Kucharska Picture Frame Locket (Image 4) made. Natural gemstones of any type and Carved Floral Medal (Image 1) cut need to feature in your proposal, but Cleave & Company Limited Bronze Awards you have a free license as to what and how Alma Geller many. Try something you have never done Silver Award I Love You to the Moon & Back Necklace before and push your boundaries’. Mandy Morris Alma Sophia Design Gold Medal Summer Winter (Image 2) Silver Award TCJ Designs Gabriela Kucharska ShangrilaGems Award Bug Locket Alma Geller Bronze Awards Cleave & Company Limited Optical Gem Illusion Brooches (Image 5) Roddy Young Alma Sophia Design 3 Medal Design Samantha Rose Fluttering Heart Locket Bronze Award Sian Hughes September Rose Fine Art Jewellery Ching-I Chien Woodland Design Medal Morganite & Diamond Necklace Emson Haig

Sian Evans Nurtured/Nature Hand Medal 5

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PEARL JEWELLERY Bronze Awards Gabi Gucci Special Award sponsored by Raw Pearls Miki Asai Railed Hand (Image 7) 2 This award encourages and rewards Necklace & Ring with Pearls Birmingham City University the innovative use of pearls within Glasgow School of Art contemporary fine jewellery design and the Bronze Awards winning entrant receives a cash prize. This Jack Bainbridge Rupert Todd was the design brief: ‘Pearls – reflecting on Akoya Shards Necklace Suite Sappers Urn–Tea Urn Centrepiece their everlasting fascination and appealing Cellini (Pearls) Ltd Aesthetic Engineering visual qualities use ‘delicate and bold’ as contrasting statements to design a piece of Stephanie Wills fine jewellery. Your proposal should aim to Locket & Gemstone Necklace showcase the beauty of this gemstone, and CAD PRESENTATION Birmingham City University the pearl or pearls should be the primary The dedicated brief for this section was: focus of the piece’. ‘Design a sculptural piece with moving, moveable or mobile parts. Entrants needed Gold Awards to explore the potential that the new 3 Joint Raw Pearls Award technology of CAD offers, demonstrating Mara Balode both proficiency in modelling techniques Platinum & Pearl Necklace (Image 1) and a clear manufacturing knowledge. The 4 Glasgow School of Art 3D piece had to contain moving parts and it could be freeform or linearly modelled. Sian Evans Proposals needed to be designed using Woven Silver Tracechain Necklace a recognised CAD program and entrants (Image 2) had to stipulate the software used and technical processes intended to produce Silver Awards their design proposal’. 5 Janet Weller Pearl Necklace Design (Image 3) Silver Awards JCW Design Anousca Hume Hand Adornment (Image 5) Rachel Whitehead Weston Beamor Bee Pearl Necklace (Image 4) 7 Domino Jewellery Morgan Morey Wisteria Prosthetic (Image 6) Dexter Rings Ltd

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SILVERSMITHS Special Award sponsored Production Jewellery by Cooksongold Any silversmithing ideas could be submitted in this category, with judges looking for creative and original design. Fashion Jewellery Entrants were asked to submit any item or product of silverware as a 3D finished piece. This special award will be given for exciting and creative design ideas and originality. The winning entrant will receive 1 Precious Jewellery a cash prize.

Gold Awards Cooksongold Award Technological Innovation Alex Brogden Johnson Solid Vase (Image 1) Brian Williamson Teapot & Defuser (Image 2)

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SILVERSMITHS CONTINUED SMALLWORKERS PRODUCTION JEWELLERY Silver Awards This section typically concentrates on Special Award Sponsored by Juliette Bigley smaller scale work made in precious metals. Vipa Designs Ltd Sculptural Fruit Bowl (Image 1) These can include intricate mechanisms, Entrants are judged on design innovation hidden features and elaborate surface and commercial viability. Quality of Alistair McCallum decoration. Any smallwork or objets d’art craftsmanship and finish was also taken Pair of Mokume Gane Bowls (Image 2) can be entered in this category with judges into consideration. A. McCallum looking for creative and original design. 2 Entrants were asked to submit any item or Gold Award Emma-Jane Rule product of smallwork as a 3D finished piece. Vipa Designs Award Sculptural Silver Pods & Fruit Platter Samantha Rose (Image 3) Silver Award Interchangeable Jewellery Links (Image 5) Special Council Award September Rose Fine Art Jewellery Bronze Awards Sam Hunter Rauni Higson Gramophone Ring (Image 4) Bronze Awards Rosewater Dish Mountain Burn SVS Designs Ltd Lynne MacLachlan Rauni Higson – Silversmith & Jeweller Silver Pendants Bronze Awards Lynne MacLachlan Studio Juliette Bigley Candice Devine Apple Bowl Playing Cards Set Laura Bangert Assay Office London Gold Array Pendant Elizabeth Peers Chased Silver Vase Jen Ricketts Carousel Tooth Fairy Box 4 Jen Ricketts Silversmith

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FASHION LED CONCEPTUAL PRECIOUS JEWELLERY PRECIOUS JEWELLERY – JEWELLERY Special Award sponsored by GOLD/PLATINUM/PALLADIUM Entries for jewellery or body adornment International Jewellery London (IJL) Gold Award in any combinations of materials are The winner of this award receives a cash Amanda Mansell judged on concepts, creative design and prize and the opportunity to have their Concentric Circles Rings (Image 3) innovation. Judges encouraged entrants work showcased at the IJL 2016 event. to work to a high standard of manufacture. Entrants are invited to submit items Silver Awards made in silver, gold, platinum or palladium. Vicky Lew Gold Award These are primarily judged on design merit Thalurania Colombica Brooch (Image 4) Special Council Award but consideration is given to quality of Vicky Lew London 2 Beau Han Xu craftsmanship and finish. Crystal & Glass Jewellery Collection Beau Han Xu (Image 1) PRECIOUS JEWELLERY – SILVER Crystal & Glass Jewellery Collection Beau Han Xu Ltd Gold Award (Image 1) International Jewellery London Award Beau Han Xu Ltd Bronze Awards John Moore Viktorija Agne Silver & Diamond Necklace (Image 2) Sarah Herriot Electro Plated Neck Piece Spiral Ring (Image 5) London College of Fashion Bronze Awards Sarah Herriot Design Ltd Jariet Oloye Silvia Weidenbach Basket Brooch Bronze Awards Coloured Nylon Brooches Max Danger 3 5 Andrea Tan Honey Bee Cluster Ring Silver Ring with Precious Stones Danger Jewels London College of Fashion Thomas Johnson Necklace WERK by TCJ Designs

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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION Bronze Awards 1 Special Award sponsored by Lynne MacLachlan The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Silver Pendants This award celebrates the use and Lynne MacLachlan Studio contribution that technology is making in the craft and industry. The winner of Peter Byrne this exciting prize will have demonstrated Gem Facet Enamelled Silver Rings innovative use of technology through the Brown & Newirth Ltd production of 3D jewellery, smallwork or silverware. The winner also receives a cash Julie Ann Bull prize, free registration and a hallmarking Weaved Wedding Band punch at the Assay Office, London. Goldsmiths`Company Assay Office

Silver Awards The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Award Joint Winners Silvia Weidenbach Coloured Nylon Brooches (Image 1)

Ieva Mikutaite Expanding Bracelets (Image 2)

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Smallworkers SILVERSMITHS 3 Any item of silversmithing may be submitted in this category with judges Smallworkers & Modelmakers looking for high levels of technical and craft skills in the manufacture of 3D work.

Modellers Gold Award – Senior Brian Williamson Teapot & Defuser (Image 1) Jewellers Gold Award – Junior James Kydd Conventus Box & Integral Razors Diamond Mounters (Image 2) 1 Philip Kydd Ltd 2 Setters Silver Awards – Senior Rauni Higson Rosewater Dish Mountain Burn Lapidary & Carving (Image 3)

Wayne Meeton Engravers, Die Sinkers & Seal Engravers Stillness in Flight Silver Vase (Image 4)

Alex Brogden Enamellers & Enamel Painters Johnson Solid Vase (Image 5)

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SILVERSMITHS CONTINUED Gold Award – Junior CHASERS Silver Award – Junior Oscar Saurin Any article may be submitted Oscar Saurin Silver Condiment Set (Image 1) formed by chasing and/or repoussé 3 Silver Condiment Set (Image 1) Fox Silver from sheet metal. Fox Silver Silver Awards – Senior Gold Award – Senior Bronze Awards – Senior Joanna Stroinska Rod Smart 4 Elizabeth Peers Lily Necklace, Wave Ring & Tear Earrings Repoussé Bangle (Image 6) Chased Silver Vase (Image 4) De Vroomen Design Ltd Elizabeth Auriol Peers Vipa Designs Ltd Bronze Awards – Senior Jon Hunt Stuart Crandon Elizabeth Peers Silver Mace Diamond Set Bangle (Image 5) Chased Silver Vase Hamilton and Inches Domino Jewellery Elizabeth Auriol Peers

Bronze Award – Junior Bronze Award – Senior Stella Campion Errin Quin Colin Golder Hand Raised & Chased Vessel 5 Silver Tea Caddy & Spoon Silver Mace Errin Chenoa Quinn Hamilton & Inches Balazs Molnar Chased Mongolian Archer Bronze Award – Junior R. H. Wilkins Engravers Ltd Daisy Grice POLISHERS: JEWELLERY Silver Armlet & Belt Buckle Wayne Meeten & SILVERSMITHING Paul Spurgeon Design Stillness in Flight Vase This section judges any item or product in a finished, polished Bronze Award – Junior condition or mounted jewellery Manasi Depala polished before setting. Chased Silver Fruit Bowl Manasi Jewellery Gold Awards – Senior Reginald Elliot Johnson Solid Vase (Image 2) Elliot - Fitzpatrick Ltd

Joanna Stroinska Gold, Diamond & Mother of Pearl Locket 2 6 (Image 3) CRAFT SECTION 3D FINISHED PIECES

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SMALLWORKERS & MODELLERS Bronze Awards MODELMAKERS Special Award sponsored by Conka (Shangming) Cai This section judges objets d’art or scale Hean Studio Ltd Lace Bangle models that have the potential to be The aim of this award is to identify high Conka Ltd formed in precious materials including quality modelling and artistic sculpturing watches. skills. The winning entrant of this special Agnieszka Maksymiuk award receives a cash prize. Any sculptured The Forest Owl Medal Gold Award – Junior subject, including medals, can be Sam Hunter submitted in the modelled condition Gramophone Ring (Image 1) (e.g. wax, wood, hand-worked plaster SVS Designs Ltd prepared for medallic work etc.) and can include finished pieces. Silver Awards – Senior Gary Tilbrook Gold Awards Genie in a Bottle (Image 2) Hean Studio Ltd Award Joint Winners Special Council Award Justin Richardson Gavin Haselup Octagonal Chronograph & Diamond The Blind Leading the Blind (Image 4) Ladies Watch (Image 3) G. A. Haselup 3 Justin Richardson Designer Jeweller Special Council Award Bronze Awards – Senior Robert Elderton Benjamin Ryan Portrait of Karis (Image 5) The Saddlers Company – Masters Benjamin James Ryan Silver Awards Russell Lownsbrough Justin Richardson Viking Knot Ring & Ouroboros Ring 5 Octagonal Diamond Set Watch (Image 6) Justin Richardson Designer Jeweller Waxcarving

Bronze Award – Junior Morgan Morey Candice Devine Viking Bust (Image 7) Playing Cards Set Dexter Rings Ltd Assay Office London

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JEWELLERS Sponsored by Brown & Newirth

Gold Awards Brown & Newirth Award Ornella Iannuzzi Tanzanite Crystal Pendant (Image 1) Ornella Iannuzzi – Fine Art Jeweller 3 Anthony Elsdon Repoussé Bangle (Image 2) 1 De Vroomen Design Ltd 4 Silver Awards Max Danger Honey Bee Cluster Ring (Image 3) Danger Jewels

David Fowkes Sunstone Neckpiece (Image 4) David Fowkes Jewellery

John Moore Silver & Diamond Necklace (Image 5)

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DIAMOND MOUNTERS Abigail Buckingham 5 Special Award sponsored by Mandala Bracelet (Image 7) Catherine Best A.R. Buckingham This award was created to reward hand- making skills and talent in diamond Alex Wood 4 mounting. The winner of this special award Pendant & Brooch (Image 8) receives a cash prize. Judges preferred to Ian Reed Setting Ltd see unset items but this does not preclude set pieces. Bronze Awards – Senior Sian Hughes Gold Award – Senior Silver Necklace Chay McCLory Emson Haig Locket Ring (Image 1) Hamilton & Inches Anton Kata 2 Gold & Platinum Dress Ring Gold Awards – Junior Kata Wearable Art Catherine Best Award Jack May Flower Brooch (Image 2) Kevin Charles

Chloe Lightfoot Platinum Rose Brooch (Image 3) 7 E Wolfe & Company

Silver Awards – Junior 6 Sharon Alvarez Diamond Mounting (Image 4) Necklace ECone

Will Lander Art Deco Inspired Pendant (Image 5) Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

Ben Pritchard Lions Head Brooch (Image 6) Emson Haig 3 8 CRAFT SECTION 3D FINISHED PIECES

SETTERS LAPIDARY & CARVING In this section, the judges look for high- Special Award Sponsored by level setting skills and prefer to see more A. E. Ward & Son Ltd than one type of setting technique utilised This new award seeks to encourage and wherever possible. identify creative and technical examples of lapidary work. The winning entrant will Gold Award – Senior receive a cash prize. Entrants were invited Anthony Lark to submit shaped, polished and faceted 1 Gold & Platinum Dress Ring (Image 1) designs or any form of carving on semi- A & W Setters precious gems that demonstrated technical excellence, creativity and Silver Award – Senior aesthetic qualities. Carlos Orfao Diamond and Topaz Rings (Image 2) A. E. Ward & Son Ltd Award – Carlos de Paula Jewellery Ltd not awarded

Silver Award – Junior Bronze Award Alex Wood Peter Zaltsman Square Pendant (Image 3) Sea Shell Carving The Goldsmiths´ Centre

Bronze Awards – Senior Warren Heathcote The Saddlers Company – Masters Badge A & W Setters

Pjotrs Kuksjonoks 2 Set of Gold & Silver Rings Pesho Diamonds Ltd

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ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS & ENAMELLERS & ENAMEL 1 SEAL ENGRAVERS PAINTERS In this section any type of hand-engraving In this section any enamelled or painted on metal or dies and seals can be subject, allied to the jeweller’s and submitted for this section. silversmith’s crafts can be submitted to this section. Gold Award – Senior Philip Barnes Bronze Awards – Senior Carved & Engraved Beaker (Image 1) Fiona Rae Phil Barnes Enameller Silver & Enamel Cuff

Gold Award – Junior Naomi Nevill James Handyside Enamel Necklace Engraved Gas Canister (Image 2) NNJewellery R.H. Wilkins Engravers Ltd Alexandra Raphael Silver Award – Senior Enamelled Fortune Tellers Cup Przemyslaw Beres Macabre Presentation Seal (Image 3) Jean Wilkinson Beres Art Silver Plique-à-jour Bowl Jean Wilkinson Silversmith 6 Silver Awards – Junior Lucy Moseley Bronze Award – Junior Hand Engraved Frame (Image 4) Helen Stride Holland & Holland Enamelled Box 4 The Goldsmiths´Centre Louise Sorrell Pictoiral Engraved Silver Plate (Image 5) Sam James Ltd

Jack Elliot Hand Engraved Silver Beaker (Image 6) Sam James Ltd

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JEWELLERS – SPONSORED BY 2D DESIGNER AWARD – SPONSORED BY JEWELLERY DESIGN – SPONSORED BY LAPIDARY & CARVING – SPONSORED BY BROWN & NEWIRTH PRIMASSURE LTD SHANGRILAGEMS A.E. WARD & SON LTD This new section has been created to identify and reward Entrants were encouraged to submit creative and innovative Entrants were invited to submit ideas that encouraged design Entrants were invited to submit shaped, polished and faceted high quality hand craft skills demonstrated on fine jewellery design ideas into the 2D design sections of the competition. adventure and blue sky thinking. It was for those who wished to designs or any form of carving on semi-precious gems that as opposed to the traditional making techniques and skills This new award has been created to identify, highlight and explore, experiment and discover creative ideas for fine jewellery. demonstrate technical excellence, creativity and aesthetic qualities. of the diamond mounter. This award highlights and celebrates celebrate the role, importance and value that designers make fine craftsmanship. within the precious metalworking industry. The design brief was: Leading jewellers have produced maverick A E. Ward and Son Ltd (Ward Gemstones) was established 70 years designs in the past…this is your chance to follow in their footsteps. ago and has become the foremost name in the British gemstone Brown and Newirth have been creating fine collections of A dedicated judging panel will judge the best design entry Design distinctive, eclectic and alluring jewellery featuring natural industry, offering an efficient and reliable service for the supply and handmade engagement rings, wedding rings, eternity rings and/or overall performance within the 2D design sections gemstones, but it must also be practicable and wearable. Try cutting of all gemstone and associated materials. ‘As a company and partnership jewellery in London since 1967. of the competition. something you have never done before and push your boundaries. we endeavour to provide our customers with the most friendly, professional and knowledgeable service possible, as well as ‘Every piece is hand made by our team of highly skilled and Primassure are international insurance brokers and underwriting ShangrilaGems sell the best gemstones, cabochon and beads. offering excellent value for money’. experienced craftsmen to individual requirements. Modern agents to the diamond, jewellery and fine art trades. ‘Our mission is to delight our customers with the beauty of our technology and traditional craftsmanship creates rings that treasures and the quality of our service. We are Europe’s premier The London showroom stocks every type of precious and semi- are truly unique.’ ‘This makes us experts in providing the client with the correct supplier of quality gems, cabochon and gemstone beads. Our precious gemstone, in all the standard cuts & sizes, as well as cover. Understanding your company is vital to ensuring you customers include gem re-sellers in the London gem district, diamonds and a large selection of unique, individual stones. The winner of the award will receive a cash prize. are adequately protected.’ leading designers and both British and International gem and The winning entrant will receive a cash prize. bead wholesalers’. brownandnewirth.com The winner of the award will receive a cash prize. aewgems.co.uk This new design award focused on the creative use of natural primassure.com gemstones. The winning entrant received a cash prize. WINNER A. E. Ward & Son Ltd Award – Ornella Iannuzzi shangrilagems.com not awarded Tanzanite Crystal Pendant WINNER Ornella Iannuzzi – Fine Art Jeweller Sian Evans Woven Silver Tracechain WINNER & Pearl Necklace Alma Geller Optical Gem Illusion Brooches Alma Sophia Design JUDGES & COUNCIL MEMBERS 2016

The success of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Competition is only made possible by the generous support of our expert judges drawn from the industry.

In making their decisions, judges are not asked to decide which of the entries before them is ‘the best’ in that section. The aims and objectives of the judges are to decide whether an entry is of a high enough standard in craftsmanship and/or design to merit an award, and at which level i.e. Gold, Silver or Bronze. Judges are under no compulsion to make any Award/s if they consider that the bench mark standards have not been achieved.

Collectively, judges are asked to make recommendations for Council to consider entries for additional major awards e.g. Junior, Senior, Goldsmiths’ Company, Jacques Cartier, Special Council Awards etc.

Judges Council Members Gaynor Andrews Asa Harrison Grant Phypers Duncan Baird-Murray Nataile Harris Paul Podolsky FIPG Ambassador Steve Munro FIPG Ian Baker Kate Harrison Sara Prentice Shaune Leane FIPG Patrick Needs Ruth Ball Gavin Haselup FIPG Andy Putland Brett Payne FIPG John Bassant Mark Huggins FIPG Miranda Raw Ambassador Anne-Marie Reeves Norman Bassant Jude Huntley Michael Rawlinson Leo de Vroomen Roger Taylor Catherine Best Robin Kyte FIPG Anne-Marie Reeves Peter Taylor Jenny Bloy FIPG Giles Last Fred Rich Ambassador Sam Willoughby Hollie Bonville-Barden Tony Laws Tim Roberts Stephen Webster MBE Clive Burr George Lukes Peter Rome Consultant Secretary Nicki Cashmore Shaun Leane FIPG Jack Row Chairman Brian Hill Alice Cicolini Nan Nan Liu Tom Rucker Jos Skeates Frank Cooper Anna Lorenz Peter Scott FIPG Assistant Secretary Steve Copas George Lukes Jean Scott-Moncrieff Vice Chairman Barry Moss Peter Crump Amanda Mansell Keith Seldon Andrew Putland Eddie Davis Paul Marsden Mary Ann Simmons Rebecca de Quin Sam Marsden Jos Skeates Hon Treasurer Leo de Vroomen Shona Marsh Mark Soley Tim Roberts Ute Decker David Marshall Danuta Solowiej Claire Denham-Smith David McCaul Steve Stavrou Council Members Lexi Dick Eamonn McMahon John Taylor FIPG Gaynor Andrews Tomasz Donocik Lyndsey Mitchell Peter Taylor Katherine Bishop Liz Elvin Alex Monroe Roger Taylor Jennifer Bloy FIPG Richard Fox Barry Moss David Valle Frank Cooper Kim Foxwell Steve Munro FIPG Jesper Velling Peter Crump Mark Gartrell FIPG Patrick Needs FIPG Sam Willoughby Mark Gartrell FIPG Steven Goldsmith FIPG Apple Nootenboom FIPG Simon Wolfberg Graham Hamilton Trevor Goodfellow Gavin O ‘Leary Simon Wright Gordon Hamme Graham Hamilton Robert Organ Mark Huggins FIPG Gordon Hamme Niall Paisley FIPG Robin Kyte FIPG Joanna Hardy Brett Payne FIPG David McCaul Graham Harling Lesa Phelps Quality Casting COOKSONGOLD. and CAD/CAM services. Est. THE UK’S EXPERTS IN 1970

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Untitled-2 1 18/02/2016 12:49 Acknowledgments Art Direction and Editorial: Brian Hill & Gordon Hamme Brochure Design: Turnbull Grey Printing: On Demand Print Photography: Richard Valencia Awards Management: Brian Hill, Consultant Secretary

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